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 Home of the Terriers
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Our mission is "early college preparation and success for life"
by providing opportunities to increase motivation and
awareness about college.
| WHAT IS IT?
GEAR UP (Gaining
Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
is a project funded by the federal government to help middle and high school
students get ready for post secondary education and training. The goal of
GEAR UP is to increase the
probability and possibility of higher education for students in need of
assistance.
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| GEAR UP and the Alachua County School Board are pleased to provide an
opportunity for your child to participate in our after school program. All
programs offered this year will have an academic focus and will be taught by
teachers at Lincoln Middle School. The programs offered are designed to
enhance the academic learning going on during the regular school day.
There is no charge to enroll your child in this program. Parents will
however be expected to participate in one fundraiser or donate $40.00 toward
activities. Classes will be offered two days per week initially, (Monday
and Wednesday). If the need arises and funds are available, we will expand
the program to four days. Please be reminded that this is not intended to
be a babysitting service for your child. Students will be actively engaged
in learning daily.
GEAR UP PRESENTS FROM:
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Barbizon's National Lecture Program |
Ms. Sandra Blackmon-Motivational Speaker |
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assisting educators by reinforcing skills and attitudes necessary for
students' success. |
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Major Program Teams |
Team
L (6th Grade) Mod 1 9:30-10:20 |
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Topic: Stop Stressing - It's only Middle School Your Lifelong
Journey to Success |
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Team
M (7th Grade) Mod 6 2:40-3:30 |
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Habits of Highly Effective Teens Based on Stephen Covey's 7
Habits of Highly Effective People |
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Team
T(8th Grade) Mod 2 10:25-11:15 |
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Be a
Leader.....Not a Follower |
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Events |
December 2, 2004 "A Taste of High School" Magnet Schools are presented
All 8th grade students 9:30-11:15 December 9, 2004 F.S.A (Federal
Student Aid) Satellite Broadcast.
Jan 24 and 25th Challenge Days (Martin Luther King Jr. Center)
9:30-3:00 pm. 6th -8th graders |
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Please feel free to contact Ms. Carter at 955-6711 (227) or me (Mrs.
Wright/GEAR UP Advisor) at 955-6711 (280) or at
wrightca@sbac.edu.
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 | Tutoring |
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| Mentoring |
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| Counseling |
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| Financial Aid Information |
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| Parent Workshops |
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| After School Program |
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| Field Trips |
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| Professional Development |
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| Career Exploration |
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| College Awareness |
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The GEAR UP
project combines the resources and services of several project partners:
| School Board of Alachua County |
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| Santa Fe Community College |
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| University of Florida |
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| Alachua County Public Schools Foundation |
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| Gainesville Police |
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| Alachua County Sheriff's Office |
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| Gainesville Housing Authority |
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| Alachua County Housing Authority |
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| Gainesville Ministerial Alliance |
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WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Everyone will benefit from GEAR UP. Students will have more opportunities to
be prepared for post-secondary education and for life in general. Parents will
have access to various training that will enhance parent/child relationships and
the child's success. The school community will be enriched with additional
funds, services and trainings developed especially for them. Finally, the
community at large will benefit as more of its members have greater access to
higher education and educational services. You could
| be a mentor |
| be a tutor |
| help with field trips |
| help with parent activities |
2004-2005 Services:
| Funds to increase teaching units therefore reducing
class size and more sections.l |
| Gear-Up Advisor: Student case management (individual
academic advisement, reviews and monitors student progress and achievement,
makes recommendations for tutoring, mentoring or other services needed, plans
and organizes school activities in connection with goals of the grant, class
and small group presentations on goal-setting and college awareness, parent
workshops and many other things to promote student achievement, as well as
parental and community involvement. |
| Project Wisdom: Building Character-Confidence and
Community |
| The CHALLENGER Program: Leadership group to implement
ideas of Challenge Day activities. |
| Staff Development Workshops to enhance the total school
climate and curriculum. |
| Funding for the After-school program
(Monday-Thursday---3:40-5:15 pm) |
| Activities to include and get support from our
community partners |
| Parent Round-UP Nights: workshops, information sessions
on a variety of topics |
| Motivational Presentations |
| College Awareness and visitations |
| Career Exploration |
| Summer Enrichment Program |
For more information please contact:
Mrs. Cottie A. Wright - GEAR UP
Advisor, Lincoln Middle School, 955-6711 ext. 280
Cheryl Conroy - GEAR UP Coordinator, 955-7725
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Located at : |
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1001 SE
12th St. |
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Gainesville, FL 32641 |
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(352)
955-6711 |
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